murder
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Atkins was convicted on dozens of lesser counts Tuesday afternoon, but jurors acquitted him of first-degree murder, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Will America survive the murder of “60 Minutes”? Will the world?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
A further six men have been charged following a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Six men have been charged following protests held in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
But Ophie did not know how to get the ghost to leave the girl, and clearly the realization about her murder had only made her stronger.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Vocabulary lists containing murder
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act II
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